In memory of
John Hess
- Died
- August 4, 2023, aged 64
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
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Incident Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Weapon: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Offender: 19 suicide attackers
Associate Director Jack Hess died as the result of cancer he developed from being exposed to hazardous materials during recovery efforts at the Pentagon following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
Director Hess had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for 21 years. Before retiring, he was the Associate Director of National Intelligence. He is survived by his wife, who also serves with the FBI, three sons, a daughter, two sisters, nieces, and nephews. His father had also served in law enforcement.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Associate Director Hess gave the United States Department of Justice 21 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Associate Director Hess.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his wife, who also serves with the FBI, three sons, a daughter, two sisters, nieces, and nephews.